The young teacher Luis Enrique Juárez is originally from San Agustín Amatengo in Ejutla, Oaxaca. Worthy heir to five generations of master distillers, his training in the art of making mezcal began in his childhood at the hands of his father Sergio Juárez, a journey of discovery and learning until he managed to consolidate his own brand: Gozona Mezcal, a Zapotec word meaning, "sharing from the heart." An expert in the use of copper refrescadera still, an original technique from his town, he create mezcals of great character and authenticity that capture...

The young teacher Luis Enrique Juárez is originally from San Agustín Amatengo in Ejutla, Oaxaca. Worthy heir to five generations of master distillers, his training in the art of making mezcal began in his childhood at the hands of his father Sergio Juárez, a journey of discovery and learning until he managed to consolidate his own brand: Gozona Mezcal, a Zapotec word meaning, "sharing from the heart." An expert in the use of copper refrescadera still, an original technique from his town, he create mezcals of great character and authenticity that capture...

Village : Santos Reyes- Sola De Vega, Oaxaca Maestro Mezcalero: Luis "Chino" Méndez Roast: conical stone lined pit , 3 days Fermentation: wooden vats, native yeast, 8-10 days Still: clay pots, double distillation Water: natural spring water Wood source: Live Oak Distillation Date: February 2021 Aged: 2 years in glass Batch total: 509 bottles Wood source: Pine, Juniper, Live Oak Distillation Date: May 2021 Aged: 2 years in glass Batch total: 477 bottles

Luis Humberto Lopez was born and raised in San Dionisio Ocotepec, a small village located in the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. The a 3rd generation Zapotec mezcalero, he speaks Zapoteco, Spanish and English. Luis learned about his family's art and devoted his life to mastering the craft. As Luis grew older, he became more aware of the need for employment in his village. Using his family's land, he built his very own Palenque to help grow his community but also share his unique gift with the world. Using the first two letters of his and his parent's names, S...